Meet the people backing Portsmouth’s City of Culture Bid

Portsmouth is bidding to become the 2029 City of Culture.

Here we meet one of the people in the city backing the bid - and find out why Portsmouth is so special to them.

Luke Lovelace - Founder, Baked by Sweet Tooth

placeholder image — Luke Lovelace | via PCC

Luke Lovelace is the founder of Baked by Sweet Tooth, a Southsea-based micro bakery known for its handcrafted bakes and growing presence across the city. Having returned to Portsmouth after time away, Luke has built his business on a passion for great food and a love for the city he proudly calls home.

Why Luke ‘s backing the bid

For Luke, Portsmouth is a city full of character, independent businesses and hidden opportunities. He believes that being UK City of Culture 2029 would shine a spotlight on everything that makes Portsmouth special, helping more people discover the city while supporting local businesses to grow and thrive.

Portsmouth in three words: Wow, good, innit

Behind the Bio / Pompey Particulars

Luke thought his future was in London, but when the pandemic put those plans on hold, Portsmouth had other ideas. By staying in Pompey, he met his future wife and discovered that Portsmouth was exactly where he was meant to be. Love’s wow innit.